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Torrequemada

Extremadura, Spain · Europe

About Torrequemada

Torrequemada is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Torremocha, 53km from Monfragüe & Salto del Gitano.

Torrequemada is a town located in Extremadura, Spain. With a population of 611, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Torrequemada sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Torrequemada to your route.

About Torrequemada

Torrequemada is a municipality located in the province of Cáceres, in the autonomous community of Extremadura, Spain. The name Torrequemada is derived from the Spanish words torre meaning "tower" and quemada meaning "burnt." In 1594 it was part of the Cáceres district in the province of Trujillo.

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Where is Torrequemada located?

Torrequemada is located in Extremadura, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 39.3666 latitude, -6.2205 longitude.

What is the population of Torrequemada?

Torrequemada has a population of approximately 611 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
611
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Extremadura
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
39.3666, -6.2205

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Torrequemada

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Old Town of Cáceres

UNESCO-listed walled quarter where Roman, Moorish, Gothic and Renaissance stone palaces stand almost unchanged, their towers crowned with white stork nests. Game of Thrones used its lanes as King's Landing.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Trujillo

Granite hill town that produced Pizarro and Orellana, its grand Plaza Mayor ringed by conquistador palaces built with Peruvian silver and watched over by a Moorish castle. The equestrian Pizarro statue anchors the square.

31 km · about 35 min drive

ancient ruins

Roman Theatre of Merida

One of the most magnificent Roman theaters still standing, built in 15 BC in the former capital of Lusitania, still hosting performances in its 6,000-seat auditorium.

51 km · about 60 min drive

national park

Monfragüe & Salto del Gitano

Roadside viewpoint on the EX-208 facing the Peña Falcón crag, where dozens of griffon vultures, black storks and eagles ride the thermals above the Tagus. The signature stop of Monfragüe National Park, Spain's raptor capital.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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